2.77% loss this week. That brings my four week floating average to 0.95%.
Yay, right? Big loss, I'm happy, woo hoo. So why do I feel weird? (Because I am weird.) When I have a small loss or a gain, it gives me new determination to stay on track. When I have a big loss, I feel almost guilty. "I'm losing too fast!"
There certainly is some drive to "get there" as quickly as possible. I'm always thinking ahead, to what my weight could be in another month or two if I stay on track. Balance that with the "keep it healthy" mentality. I think for the most part I do keep it healthy. I try to eat balanced meals and get reasonable exercise.
But it's that "too fast, better slow down" idea that sometimes sabotages me. I'm more likely to end up going overboard. I think I'm going too fast, so I balance it by eating more, or eating stuff I otherwise wouldn't.. Then I slow down or gain for a few weeks. Then I get motivated again and lose big. And again and again and again.
I'm going to stay moderate again this week. We're having a birthday dinner at my in-law's this weekend. I have no idea what kind of food we'll have, so I'll just have to do my best with it. My mother-in-law knows how hard I'm working to be healthier, so she's very supportive.
I guess I'm going to just keep doing what I'm doing. Staying mindful & making good choices.
#3 Thing I'm Thankful For: My great family (especially daughter #1 who did most of the work) who cleaned the kitchen again last night!
3 comments:
I think you are doing a fabulous job, Kimmer! I understand where you're coming from, but I wouldn't be overly concerned about the rate of your weight loss as long as you are not starving yourself. And judging from your MFP food log, that doesn't appear to be the case. I just wouldn't cut my calorie intake any lower, particularly not below 1,200. ;-)
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Nooooo, I'm keeping my goal calories at 1300. I won't always hit that, but it's my goal.
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